Author Topic: TEAM: ATLANTA WARRIORS (Read 153893 times)

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #950 on:** February 10, 2017, 01:09:22 PM »

"Bring David Putnam back in here, please, Xenia."

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"David, you mentioned that some guys have checked out. Care to elaborate more on that?"

Talon · « **Reply #951 on:** February 10, 2017, 01:14:29 PM »

I mean, none of us but Hodge are happy, and he is just in it for his stats... but plenty of dudes are just going through the motions and waiting for next season. Just not playing hard.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #952 on:** February 10, 2017, 01:15:33 PM »

"As a captain, do you have any suggestions in how we might motivate some guys? Maybe raise morale a bit?"

Talon · « **Reply #953 on:** February 10, 2017, 01:18:30 PM »

I don't know what our money is like, but maybe a team get-away for a day or something. Get out of practice for a day and just do something to get guys remembering we are all a family.

Talon · « **Reply #954 on:** February 12, 2017, 06:20:46 PM »

We took a day off anyways... so yeah, cool.

Talon · « **Reply #955 on:** February 13, 2017, 05:44:26 PM »

LOCKED

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #956 on:** February 14, 2017, 04:51:44 PM »

1. What happened out there this week?

"We're just running out of steam."

2. What is your take on the fallout from the Appeals Hearing this week?

"Honestly, I'm ready to move past the whole thing. It's a major black eye for the league and I'm tired of talking about it, to be honest."

3. What else stood out to you in the news this week?

"Powers termination in Tombstone and Justin leaving a seemingly good thing in Music City was a bit of a surprise."

4. Speak about anything else you would like to, as it relates to the league...

"Nope."

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"Coach, unfortunately, I believe that was the nail in our coffin this week."

Talon · « **Reply #957 on:** February 14, 2017, 04:54:41 PM »

Yeah.. This was a lost season. A tough way for me to end my illustrious career.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #958 on:** February 14, 2017, 04:55:19 PM »

"Well, coach - I'm not sure of my fate yet. However, if my stay in Atlanta were to continue... could I talk you in to one more season?"

Talon · « **Reply #959 on:** February 14, 2017, 04:57:18 PM »

Perhaps. I would want to sit and talk to my family about it before I decided if I would give it one more year here, but if you're still here I'd consider it at least.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #960 on:** February 14, 2017, 04:59:07 PM »

"I can respect that, coach. We've made a good team. I had high hopes that Collier might be the guy to take over for you but I don't feel like that's a possibility any more. I'd love to have you groom someone to continue your legacy."

Talon · « **Reply #961 on:** February 14, 2017, 05:00:57 PM »

Well if I do return next season, we can talk about that and I will gladly take on the task.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #962 on:** February 14, 2017, 05:04:56 PM »

"Thanks coach."

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"Xenia, Mr. Crowe, please."

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"Mr. Crowe,

I know we haven't had the type of success that we would have both liked to see. However, I'd like to know my fate if I could, please. I'll humbly accept whatever decision is made but with season winding down, I'd like to focus on the future if I'm allowed to continue building this team. Atlanta is home and I'd like to continue to put my stamp on this city."

Talon · « **Reply #963 on:** February 14, 2017, 05:11:04 PM »

GM Rebel, you have taken our franchise to the play offs in our first season as a 10-6 team. Last year we fell to 6-10, and now this year we sit at 4-9, I need you to at least deliver one more win and show some fight as we move to the end of the season.. If you can not win another game for me this year, we will likely be parting ways after the season.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #964 on:** February 14, 2017, 05:14:01 PM »

"Understood, Mr. Crowe."

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"Elijah Hood, please."

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"Elijah... I'd like to compliment you on how well you've been playing after Ezekiel's injury. You've been running hard and put in a difficult situation. It may not seem like anybody is paying attention, but know that I am."

Talon · « **Reply #965 on:** February 14, 2017, 05:24:18 PM »

Thanks boss, I'm trying to make my mark and show that I belong in the league.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #966 on:** February 14, 2017, 05:44:38 PM »

"I've got faith in you, Elijah. This team may not seem like it right now, but we do."

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"Xenia, gather the team."

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"Gentlemen,

We're standing at a fork in the road. This season hasn't exactly gone as we'd expected. We'd hope to be in a very different position but alas, here we are. I could stand before you this evening and come up with any number of reasons to explain why we're in the position that we're in. However, none of them would be good enough at the end of the day. You deserve more than what I've given you this season and for that, I'll take my medicine. I'll accept my fate at the end of the season... either I'm going to be here as your general manager or you're going to continue on fighting with that Warriors on your chest with another guy at the helm. The truth is: I wasn't good enough this season."

"However, as I look around this room - I see a group of men that are good enough. This team is every bit as talented as the others around the HIFL. From top-to-bottom, there is a bevy of untapped potential. Potential that I'd like to try and unlock. Every single person on this roster was put on it by my hand. I've had a say in every single one of you becoming a member of the Atlanta Warriors. It's special for me. Each one of you are special to me."

"None of you owe me anything. Each and every one of you have fought with me from the beginning and I'm truly thankful for the effort you've given me. Simply put, I'm going to ask you to find another gear. Find another level. Dig down deep. I'm asking you this man-to-men. Do it for me. Do it for Coach J. Do it for each other. Do it for the city of Atlanta."

"Can we make that happen?"

Talon · « **Reply #967 on:** February 14, 2017, 07:32:27 PM »

THE TEAM RALLIES AROUND AND CHEERS

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #968 on:** February 14, 2017, 08:41:45 PM »

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"Xenia, here's our lock-in information."

- Player Rotation: Mostly Starters
- Tempo: Fast
- Depth Chart Changes: Changes are coaches decision.
- Run/Pass: 40/60
- Blitz ratio to 70%

Lock in.

Talon · « **Reply #969 on:** February 15, 2017, 09:59:05 PM »

MEDIA QUESTIONS

1. Talk about this last week's game.

2. Losing Mario and Whaley this week to long term injuries is clearly upsetting, but what does this team have to do to win one of these final games to keep your job?

3. Talk about anything else you would like to discuss...

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #970 on:** February 15, 2017, 10:04:29 PM »

1. Talk about this last week's game.

"A big disappointment. We left last week all on the same page and ready to go. Unfortunately for us, we couldn't come through. These guys played their hearts out... no doubt about it."

2. Losing Mario and Whaley this week to long term injuries is clearly upsetting, but what does this team have to do to win one of these final games to keep your job?

"I'm gutted for Mario and even more-so for Whaley. That's not the way we wanted to send him out. Just have to keep fighting and figure out how to get a win."

3. Talk about anything else you would like to discuss...

"No more questions at this time."

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"Coach, brutal game... not just the loss but losing Cavanaugh and Whaley. I'm sick."

Talon · « **Reply #971 on:** February 15, 2017, 10:17:04 PM »

Absolutely terrible. I agree. You got the boys motivated we just couldn't get it done on the field this time.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #972 on:** February 15, 2017, 10:26:56 PM »

"At least we were together. That's all that matters. Any suggestions this week, coach? Things don't get any easier with KC coming up."

Talon · « **Reply #973 on:** February 15, 2017, 11:00:19 PM »

They have been up and down, seems like they don't run the ball very well ranking 16th in the league, and on defense they are 16th in every single stat... unfortunately that's basically us on offense, so we just need Carr and Hodge to be on the same page and hopefully get some good runs out of Hood.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #974 on:** February 16, 2017, 12:07:53 PM »

"I guess we need to let it fly then, coach."

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"Micheal Hodge, please."

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"Micheal, you've done a heckuva job this year. I'm thankful for your hard work. Do you have a couple more huge games left in you this season?"

Talon · « **Reply #975 on:** February 16, 2017, 12:27:52 PM »

Thats all I do is make big plays bruh, ain't nothin' to it but to do it.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #976 on:** February 16, 2017, 12:30:00 PM »

"Let's do it, Micheal."

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"Xenia, here's our lock-in information."

- Player Rotation: Mostly Starters
- Tempo: Fast
- Run/Pass: 30/70

Lock in.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #977 on:** February 19, 2017, 07:23:31 AM »

1. Talk about this weeks game.

"Big, big, big win for our boys. I thought our offense really opened up and we got a glimpse of our offense next season moving forward. I thought the whole team deserved a massive pat on the back."

2. Talk about Next weeks game.

"We've got Miami and hoping for the same result. Heading in to the offseason with a 2-game win streak would be huge for us."

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"Coach, congrats. Big time win. I'm ecstatic for you and the boys."

Talon · « **Reply #978 on:** February 19, 2017, 11:30:40 AM »

It was a much needed win, that is for sure.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #979 on:** February 19, 2017, 11:41:01 AM »

"Now that Mr. Crowe has made his decision on my future, before we start making any other decisions, I've got to ask once more about your plans. We'd love to have you back, coach. Any chance at all we can make that happen?"

Talon · « **Reply #980 on:** February 19, 2017, 11:51:09 AM »

I've given it some thought and I will come back for one final season with you, GM Rebel.

Talon · « **Reply #981 on:** February 19, 2017, 01:01:28 PM »

Let's get a deal worked out after this weeks' game. I've got a good feeling about what we can do against Miami.

I'll take care of it.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #982 on:** February 19, 2017, 01:27:13 PM »

"Glad to hear it coach. I've got one more call to make real quick."

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"Eli Harris, please."

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"Eli, I'm sorry about waiting to make this call but had other things to work through first. Christopher Chandler... we want to keep him in Warriors colors. How can we make that happen?"

Talon · « **Reply #983 on:** February 19, 2017, 01:32:57 PM »

TALK ABOUT IT IN THE OFFSEASON

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #984 on:** February 19, 2017, 01:43:48 PM »

"10/4. Let's lock in, Xenia."

Talon · « **Reply #985 on:** February 19, 2017, 02:05:47 PM »

WEEK 16 MEDIA QUESTIONS

1. Reflect on this season, what went right? What went wrong?

2. Looking back, what grade would you give your draft class?

3. Who was the MVP for this team this year?

4. What should fans expect in the off-season?

5. Who do you believe will win the Impact Bowl?

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #986 on:** February 19, 2017, 05:23:25 PM »

1. Reflect on this season, what went right? What went wrong?

"We didn't get off to a great start and that definitely sent us back quite a bit. We dug ourselves an 0-4 hole and couldn't ever dig ourselves out. However, going 6-6 the rest of the way, with a few games that could have gone our way... we've got a bright future here in Atlanta."

2. Looking back, what grade would you give your draft class?

"Well, the class itself - I'd give us a solid B+ but myself an F for letting Maxley get away."

3. Who was the MVP for this team this year?

"Carlos Gallaraga. The guy makes play after play."

4. What should fans expect in the off-season?

"We have over 20 free agents, so we're going to have quite a bit of work to do. However, we've got a gameplan and ready to move forward."

5. Who do you believe will win the Impact Bowl?

"Anybody but the Dragons."

Talon · « **Reply #987 on:** February 19, 2017, 08:30:15 PM »

Alright, strong win the end the year, now back to what we were talking about.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #988 on:** February 19, 2017, 08:50:47 PM »

"Coach, thrilled to have you back one more year. I have two questions: what kind of deal do you need to return and two - we're going to be in the market for a new a DC. Did you have anybody in mind?"

Talon · « **Reply #989 on:** February 19, 2017, 09:16:26 PM »

1 year, $10MM will get me back for my final year. As for a defensive coordinator, I really don't know, I didnt have a problem with Collier.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #990 on:** February 20, 2017, 06:20:28 PM »

"You've got a deal, coach. Last question and we'll lock-in for the offseason. Vic LeBlanc was fired earlier this week by Oakland. I've got a tremendous amount of respect for him and would love to chat with him regarding our defensive coordinator position. I'm not sure he'd even consider that position after his success with Oakland but I think it's worth a phone call... unless you think he's not an upgrade over Collier."

Talon · « **Reply #991 on:** February 20, 2017, 07:43:16 PM »

He would be a great addition, although you did leave him high and dry in your first stint in Oakland.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #992 on:** February 20, 2017, 08:44:14 PM »

"Life sometimes gets in the way, coach. I'm sure you're aware of that. I may have had to bow out but I also hired him and gave him his first go as head coach."

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"Vic LeBlanc, please."

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"Hey Vic, it's been awhile. I've got an open position for defensive coordinator and I'd like to see if you're interested in filling it. I know that things didn't get off to the best start between us... but life got in the way and unfortunately, I had to bow out instead of giving it a half-assed effort. I always knew you were going to be one heckuva coach in the HIFL and I think you got the short end of the stick in Oakland. I'm offering you a one year deal with a "coach in waiting" clause. When coach J hangs it up after Season 9, the head coach job is yours if you'd like it."

"So, essentially a one year deal worth $6m for the season, and we'll promote you to HC with renegotiated contract after coach J's final season."

"Can we agree on that?"

Talon · « **Reply #993 on:** February 20, 2017, 08:57:01 PM »

I am looking for a head coaching job before I consider going back to being a coordinator.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #994 on:** February 20, 2017, 09:01:40 PM »

"I wouldn't blame you and I figured as much but I couldn't not make the call. I think we've got the ideal setup here, Vic, honestly... you get a chance to spend a year focusing solely on the defense, which is your bread-and-butter, and you can start to put your stamp on this team. And then when Coach J hangs it up in Season 10, you've got the keys to the Warriors' kingdom without having to start from scratch."

"Is there anything I can do to convince you? If not, can we give you a call later on in the offseason if you're somehow looking for a job?"

Talon · « **Reply #995 on:** February 20, 2017, 09:07:17 PM »

You can call me later, but right now I'm focused on getting another head coaching job.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #996 on:** February 20, 2017, 09:11:29 PM »

"Thanks Vic. Good luck."

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"Xenia, we're good to lock-in. Thank you!"

Lock in.

Talon · « **Reply #997 on:** February 20, 2017, 09:38:51 PM »

GM Rebel, we have discussed the season previously. You know we expect better. I expect to see you make that happen.

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #998 on:** February 23, 2017, 10:07:05 PM »

"Xenia, can we get Darren Hall on the line in regards to our DC position?"

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"Hey Darren, it's nice to meet you. Can you give me a little insight in to your background and defensive philosophy?"

GM Rebelicious · « **Reply #999 on:** February 23, 2017, 10:47:43 PM »

"You know what Darren, forgive me - I appreciate your willingness to take my call but I'm going to have to take another one real quick. Best of luck to you in your search."

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"Xenia, we'll be in touch in regards to scouting directors soon."